Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for
Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated School District #165
I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Marengo-Union
Elementary Consolidated School District #165 for 2024 will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. at Marengo-Union Elementary School, 816 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo, IL, 60152, Room 10. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Superintendent, Dr. Lea Damisch, at the above address or by phone 815-568-8323.
II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2023 were $8,385,767.29. The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $8,898,775.00. This represents a 6.12% increase over the previous year.
III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2023 were $224,350.91. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2024 are $229,200.00. This represents a 2.16% increase over the previous year.
IV. The total property taxes extended for 2023 were $8,610,118.20. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2024 are $9,127,975.00. This represents a 6.01% increase over the previous year.
Matthew Erbstoesser, Secretary, Board of Education
Marengo-Union Elementary CSD #165